3.2K views · 40 reactions | Today is National Montford Point Marine Day, honoring the first African American Marines who enlisted during World War II. They served at the segregated training facility at Camp Montford Point near Camp Lejeune. https://wcti12.com/news/local/jacksonville-honors-montford-point-marines-and-their-legacy-of-breaking-barriers | WCTI News 12 | Facebook

115K views · 2.4K reactions | Approximately 20,000 African-Americans enlisted in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1949 - a time when the U.S. was at war, and the country was resistent to integration. These brave men became known as the "Montford Point Marines". 75 years ago today, they arrived at Montford Point for the first time. (U.S. Marine Corps video) | Military.com | Facebook